25/04/2026
Well Care Medical Institute commences Skin Prick Test in association with Al-Qutub Polyclinic Soura and Unipath Speciality Laboratory.
Well Care Medical Institute (WMI), Ahmadnagar in association with Al-Qutub Polyclinic Soura and Unipath Labs,Soura starts Skin Prick Test (SPT).In it's first, 4 patients underwent the test.The test was conducted by and under the supervision of trained specialist Dr Taha Ashraf Qurashi,Incharge Allergy Clinic along with anaesthetist Dr Musharaf in a controlled clinical setting at WMI, Ahmadnagar, Srinagar, ensuring patient safety and accurate results.
Dr Taha Ashraf,Allergy specialist said, "The SPT is a Safe, Gold Standard Test and widely accepted diagnostic tool to identify specific allergens responsible for triggering allergic reactions".
He further said, "the Allergy-related conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, skin rashes, and food allergies are rising across Jammu & Kashmir. Timely diagnosis is key to effective management and better quality of life".
Dr Masood ul Hassan, Medical Director WMI said, "with this new service, we reaffirm our commitment to bringing advanced, affordable diagnostic care closer to the people of Jammu & Kashmir.We remain dedicated to the health and well-being of our place.
He further added, "at present SPT facilities are available only at a very limited centres in Kashmir. With the addition of this service at WMI, patients will now have one more reliable facility closer to home for identifying allergies related to dust, pollen, food, medicines, and other common triggers.
Tajamul Islam
Spokesperson
Well Care Medical Institute, Ahmadnagar,
Srinagar
Representational pic